The Iwaro Oka Magistrate Court has arraigned a teenager, Adesogo Promise, over the alleged assault of a corps member, Akomolafe Dickson, and for disrupting academic activities at St. Patrick’s College, Iwaro-Oka in Ondo State.

The prosecution, led by Inspector Kehinde Emmanuel, informed the court that the defendant physically attacked Akomolafe, landing blows on him.

Furthermore, the defendant was accused of obstructing the lawful duty of a police officer, Constable Afolabi Samuel, who was executing an arrest on behalf of the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquarters, Iwaro Oka Akoko.

The accused, who was unrepresented by legal counsel, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Presiding over the case, Magistrate B. I. Ikusika ordered the remand of the defendant and adjourned proceedings till April 16, 2025.